Canadian Trademark Services & Canada Info.

Canadian Trademark - $99 (plus Gov't Fees)
In Canada, registration of a trademark consists of having the trademark entered on the Trademarks Register of the Trademarks Office of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office of Industry Canada. The entire process takes approximately ten to twelve (10-12) months, unless there are opposition proceedings, in which case the process can be much longer.

Canadian Intellectual Propery Office
We will look at what trade-marks are, how they can benefit you and how to register one. With a basic knowledge of the trade-mark concept and process, you can take steps to protect your intellectual property and avoid infringing the rights of others. This may help you steer clear of costly and time-consuming legal battles. This guide is not a substitute for an experienced trade-mark agent, nor does it provide authoritative definitions and explanations, for which the reader is referred to the Trade-marks Act, the Trade-marks Regulations (1996) and decisions of the Trade-marks Opposition Board and the courts. However, even if you are hiring a trade-mark agent, this guide can help you become a well-informed client.

General Information About Trademarks
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Trademarks and Trademark registration in Canada
The ins and outs of trademark registration in Canada, including what you can trademark in Canada, the trademark application procedure and how much trademark registration costs..

Business Names Unlimited
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Canadian Trademarks - A Primer
Trade-mark registration gives you exclusive rights to words, symbols and designs, or combinations of these, that distinguish your wares or services from those of someone else. Registration provides protection within Canada for renewable 15-year periods. Although, except in the case of precious metals, registrations is not required, registration does provide certain advantages.

Canadian and International Trademark Services
Canada is not a signatory of the Madrid Treaty but we expect it to sign on within the next five years. If you wish to take advantage of the Madrid Treaty to obtain a trademark in up to 77 countries we suggest that you first obtain the Canadian TM and conduct US trademark searches at the same time.

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